Endo-neuro-sonography: principles of 3-D technique.
To evaluate the usefulness of transendoscopic sonography we studied two new sono probes 6 F in diameter in 17 fresh specimens. We saw precise imaging of well-known anatomical structures and also gained an additional dimension in endoscopy, as the sono adds to the endo-view a transverse scan like a mini-CT at the tip of the probe. We also experienced the navigation characteristic of this imaging technique, both in real time and on line. Some 3-D reconstructions of the ventricular system were examined. The equipment has been used in clinical practice and must now be adapted for neurosurgery.
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mainz, Germany.
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D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004453:Echoencephalography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019160:Endosonography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed